When trying to analyse STR I try to use as many data sources as possible, AirDNA, Rabbu, Pricelabs and good old networking, ask around see what other investors are getting for their units. 

I used All the Rooms to get some general data.

After a year at staring at insurance data daily, AZ insurance rates are only increasing marginally, while most states are damn near doubling.3.

However, the suitability of buying and renting out a single-family home in Richmond can depend on various factors, such as market trends, rental demand, and property values (similar case with all markets, really.)Chatting with a local agent in the area can provide very helpful insights into the market, data, and specific neighborhoods.

And sounds like a good set of options you are looking at.Here's some data and visualization on recent trends in some of the markets mentioned here.

For the rest, I scraped together savings and maybe skipped a few Starbucks runs (okay, a lot).

Quote from @Pietro Gaglio: Residential assisted living facilities need to keep track of various data such as vitals, bowel movements, and amount of food eaten.

@Michael Challenger I scraped all the cash I could find and borrowed from family.

I find this data super interesting, and took the opportunity to dive into their 2025 edition this week.Nationwide they say we can expect:Average mortgage rates of 6.3%, with rates edging down over the year to reach 6.2% by the end of the year.Home prices will grow by 3.7% across the US, which is pretty modest.

Maybe there's an angle for seller financing or some other creative approach to get the seller the total return they want over time, but it's hard to say without actual facts and data.